Reputation System

The reputation system measures your trustworthiness in the Thamizhi community. Higher reputation gives you more influence and privileges.

How Reputation Works

Reputation is a score from 0-100 that reflects your community standing. It’s calculated based on your actions and how others respond to them.

Earning Reputation

Positive actions that increase reputation:

• Accurate submissions: +5 to +15 points per verified story
• Helpful reviews: +2 to +5 points per quality review
• Community engagement: +1 to +3 points per meaningful comment
• Mentoring: +3 to +7 points for helping new members
• Reporting: +2 to +4 points for accurate issue reports

Factors affecting reputation gains:

• Consistency: Regular positive contributions build faster
• Quality: High-impact stories earn more
• Community response: Upvotes and positive feedback help
• Time: Reputation builds gradually

Losing Reputation

Actions that decrease reputation:

• Rejected submissions: -3 to -10 points per rejection
• Poor reviews: -2 to -5 points for inaccurate reviews
• Community violations: -5 to -20 points per violation
• Inactivity: Slow decrease over time without participation
• Disputes: -2 to -8 points for unresolved disputes

Reputation Tiers

Tier	Score	Privileges
🟤 Newcomer	0-29	Basic submission, read-only reviews
🟢 Contributor	30-59	Full submission, review voting
🔵 Reviewer	60-79	Review moderation, flagging
🟣 Expert	80-89	Expert validation, content curation
🟡 Leader	90-100	Platform governance, policy input

Tier Benefits

Newcomer (0-29)

• Submit stories for review
• Read all content
• Basic commenting
• Limited review access

Contributor (30-59)

• Full submission capabilities
• Vote on reviews
• Moderate commenting
• Basic reputation insights

Reviewer (60-79)

• Review moderation powers
• Content flagging
• Enhanced visibility
• Priority support

Expert (80-89)

• Expert validation eligibility
• Content curation abilities
• Platform feedback input
• Advanced analytics

Leader (90-100)

• Platform governance participation
• Policy development input
• Community leadership roles
• Special recognition

Reputation Calculation

Your reputation score is calculated using this formula:

Base Score = (Accurate Submissions × 5) + (Helpful Reviews × 3) + (Community Engagement × 1)
Penalty Score = (Rejections × 5) + (Violations × 10) + (Disputes × 3)
Final Score = Base Score - Penalty Score

Modifiers:

• Consistency bonus: +10% for daily participation
• Quality bonus: +15% for high-impact stories
• Time decay: -5% per month of inactivity
• Community trust: ±10% based on community feedback

Building Reputation

For New Users

1. Start small: Submit straightforward local news
2. Be accurate: Verify everything before submitting
3. Engage constructively: Help others improve
4. Be patient: Reputation builds over time

For Intermediate Users

1. Diversify: Cover different topics and areas
2. Mentor: Help new community members
3. Review quality: Provide thoughtful feedback
4. Collaborate: Work with other contributors

For Advanced Users

1. Lead: Take on community leadership roles
2. Innovate: Suggest platform improvements
3. Specialize: Become an expert in specific areas
4. Govern: Participate in platform decisions

Reputation Insights

Track your reputation growth:

• Score history: See how your score changes over time
• Action breakdown: Understand what earns/loses reputation
• Comparative analysis: See how you compare to peers
• Growth projections: Estimate future reputation based on activity

Common Reputation Questions

Q: How often is reputation updated? A: Reputation is calculated in real-time as actions occur, with daily batch processing for complex calculations.

Q: Can reputation be reset? A: Reputation cannot be reset, but it can be rebuilt through consistent positive contributions.

Q: What happens if my reputation drops too low? A: Low reputation may limit certain privileges, but you can always rebuild through positive engagement.

Q: How do I recover from reputation loss? A: Focus on consistent, high-quality contributions. Time and positive actions will restore your score.

Reputation Best Practices

Do’s

• ✅ Submit accurate, well-researched stories
• ✅ Provide constructive feedback to others
• ✅ Engage regularly with the community
• ✅ Help new members learn the ropes
• ✅ Be transparent about your sources

Don’ts

• ❌ Submit unverified information
• ❌ Engage in personal attacks
• ❌ Spam or self-promote excessively
• ❌ Ignore community feedback
• ❌ Try to game the system

The Bigger Picture

Reputation isn’t just a number—it’s a reflection of your contribution to truthful, community-driven journalism. Every point represents a commitment to accuracy and community service.

Next Steps

• Read Community Guidelines for detailed rules
• Learn about Verification Process to understand quality standards
• Explore Platform Features to maximize your impact